DCD998W1
20V MAX* XR® 1/2 in. Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver With POWER DETECT™ Tool Technology Kit

Product Overview

The new range of DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® tools with POWER DETECT™ tool technology maximize performance when used with high-capacity XR batteries† . Using the 20V MAX* 8Ah battery, the DCD998 Hammer Drill will output up to 29% more power vs. DCD996 Hammer Drill with a DCB205 battery.

Additional Features

  • Heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

Applications

  • Drilling holes into metal
  • Drilling holes into wood
  • Rough-in work for plumbing/electrical

Includes

  • (1) DCD998W1 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 1/2 in Hammer Drill/Driver
  • (1) DCB208 20V MAX* Lithium Ion 8.0Ah Battery
  • (1) Charger
  • (1) Side Handle
  • (1) Belt Clip
  • (1) Kit Bag

Specifications

Battery Voltage
20 V
Clutch Positions
11
Chuck size [Imperial]
1/2 in
Product Length [Imperial]
8 in
Tool Length [Imperial]
8 in
Battery Capacity
8 Ah
No Load Speed (RPM)
0-450/0-1,300/0-2,000
Chuck Type
Keyless
Product Height [Imperial]
8-13/64 in
Impact Rate per Min.
2000
Product Width [Imperial]
3 in
Battery Included
Yes
Number of Speed Settings
3
Led light
Yes
Power Output
1072 W
Chuck size [Metric]
13 mm
Power Source
Cordless
Reverse
Yes
Variable Speed
Yes
Amps
8 Amp
Beats per Minute
38250
Is it a Set
Yes
Product Weight [Imperial]
10 lbs
Power
300 W

Support

Warranty

  • 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed

We’re confident of the quality of our products, and we’ll repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship within the specified warranty.

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Service

We take extensive measures to ensure all our products are made to the very highest standards and meet all relevant industry regulations.

Support Manual

Disclaimer(s)

  • * Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
  • ** The DEWALT DCD998 with a DCB208 20V MAX* 8.0Ah Battery has up to 29% more power vs. the DEWALT DCD996 with a DCB205 20V MAX* 5.0Ah Battery
  • † Versus 5.0Ah Batteries or Less